A selection of recent behavioral science news, articles, and resources of note: This year, Max Nesterak, co-founder of The Psych Report and News Assistant at NPR’s Hidden Brain, donated his body to social science—hopefully for the better. In a year long experiment, he and the Hidden Brain team attempt to use the latest social science […]
A selection of recent behavioral science news, articles, and resources of note: In the workplace, is the biggest barrier women face other women? While, the idea of a queen bee dominating an office might create a buzz, research suggests women, more often, look out for one another. However, their behavior is perceived differently than their […]
A selection of recent behavioral science news, articles, and resources of note: There’s a stigma around boys crying. Toughen up, some say, and they think they’re helping. But research suggests that embracing male vulnerability and emotional openness may help boys improve socially and academically. (NPR) Photo: Amanda Tipton Moving forward from the tragedy in Orlando, […]
A selection of recent behavioral science news, articles, and resources of note: When it comes to keeping up good grades or saving for retirement, research by psychologist Daphna Oyserman suggests that the best way to stay motivated is getting to know your future self. (Aeon) Photo: Sam Breach Eyewitness misidentification causes the majority of wrongful convictions […]
A selection of recent behavioral science news, articles, and resources of note: After a swimming accident five years ago, Ian Burkhart was left paralyzed from the neck down. But new work in neural engineering has allowed him to regain the use of his right wrist and hand. Neuroscientists linked the portion of his brain that […]
A selection of recent behavioral science news, articles, and resources of note: In 2015, nearly half the people who were issued a court summons in New York City failed to show up to their hearing. This year, Mayor Bill de Blasio, in collaboration with ideas42 and the NYPD, reformed the citywide summons process by introducing […]
